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    Ripping chain/bar compatibility issues in Canada

    Hey guys, Have been poking around for the last hour or so on the site and haven't been able to find anything regarding this problem. I'll try to keep it short! I'm just getting started with chainsaw milling - recently bought a Stihl 291 MS, 18" bar. Calls for .325 - .050 - 74 chain. I have...
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    Stihl 2 in 1 file

    Anybody know if a stihl 2 in 1 file is good for sharpening ripping chain??
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    .375 and 3/8 the same?

    I have a 42” Oregon powermatch 3/8x.063 bar with a woodlandpro 42” .375x.063 ripping chain. Would that combination work? I ran it on a stihl 066 and it seemed to cut ok until I hit a hidden nail in the bark. Just want to make sure that’s the right chain for that bar so I don’t prematurely wear...
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    Ripping chain sharpening

    Hi I have a woodland pro 42 inch ripping chain that needs sharpening. The bench grinder I have available doesn’t seem to tilt enough to get the angles I need, only goes up to 55 degrees. Am I looking at this wrong? PS, This will be my first time sharpening ANY chainsaw chain. Here is a pic of...
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    Echo CS-800p setup for milling?

    Just picked up a CS-800p with a 2o" and 36" bar along with a few chains for $225. Ive got a 36" granberg mill that I've been using my cs-590 with a 27" bar on, but it tends to struggle. I'm still relatively new to this so I thought I'd ask the experts... First... Are there specific bars that...
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    24" TOOLSTORM and Chain

    Hey I just came a cross a 24" bar and 2 ripping chains on eBay. The brand is TOOLSTORM. Seemed like a decent price for 128 Canadian. Has anyone ever tired this brand? I'd be using it on an Alaskan mill with a husky 2100. Thanks
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    Chainsaw Mill Christmas Project - New here

    Hi arboristsite I lurk here all the time, but have never posted ETA- yes I read the newbie thread about chainsawmills, but neither of my questions below were covered there. I am (last minute) planning to build a small wagon for my kids as a Christmas present. I want to do it 100% by hand, and...
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